French forward Kylian Mbappe has broken the all-time World Cup scoring record by netting his 22nd goal during the 2026 tournament. This milestone places him ahead of previous record holders and solidifies his status as one of the competition's greatest scorers.

Throughout the tournament, Mbappe and Lionel Messi have been closely contesting the Golden Boot award, trading the lead in goals scored. Mbappe's latest achievement puts him back on track to defend his Golden Boot title.

The World Cup continues to showcase the talents of these two football stars on the global stage.

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